Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at Schumacher x Pamela Munson’s latest collaboration, Newport Design Week 2025, and Skye McAlpine’s pop-up in London. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Schumacher x Pamela Munson

We’re thrilled to share the latest and most charming collaboration from Schumacher and Pamela Munson. Known for her raffia handbags with a resort-ready spirit, Munson brings her signature coastal elegance to a new collection inspired by beloved Schumacher patterns.

The capsule includes six beautifully detailed handbags and, for the very first time, a trio of picture frames, marking Munson’s official (and very glamorous) entrée into the world of home décor. With its effortless blend of fashion and interiors, this collection feels perfectly suited to summer days, whether at home or away.

The full Schumacher x Pamela Munson collection can be shopped here!

Newport Design Week 2025

​We are delighted to announce that Newport Design Week returns for its second annual celebration from June 18 to 21, 2025. This year’s theme, The Brits Are Coming!, honors the enduring influence of British design on American interiors and architecture. ​

Set against the backdrop of Newport’s storied mansions and coastal charm, the week promises a curated blend of lectures, luncheons, and exclusive tours. Highlights include an opening night cocktail party at the Newport Art Museum on June 18th, and a masterclass luncheon with Nina Campbell and Jenna Talbott on June 20th.

Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions with world-renowned designers such as Flora Soames, Veere Grenney, and Aldous Bertram, intimate book signings, and the prestigious HYLAND Award presentation, celebrating excellence in design. ​The majority of events will take place in the famed Ochre Court, once the summer home to Ogden Goelet and his family.

For those passionate about design, history, and the timeless elegance of Newport, this is an event not to be missed. Tickets are available now through the Newport Design Week website here.

Skye McAlpine Pops-Up in London

We are positively delighted to share that Skye McAlpine, the celebrated cookery writer and founder of Tavola, is bringing her irresistible blend of Venetian romance and British refinement to London this spring with a limited-time pop-up. From May 3rd to June 7th, guests will step into a jewel box of a shop at 48 Elizabeth Street, where Skye has curated a collection of tableware, vintage treasures, and exclusive designs not available anywhere online. Only the best things are best discovered in person!

 

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The space, designed by Skye herself, will also feature charming collaborations, including C. Atherley’s heavenly bath and body line and the delightful new Pellymania collection inspired by cheerful geraniums. Throughout the month, the shop will host a series of stylish happenings: a tea with Skye and Cath Kidston on May 7th, a whimsical children’s art workshop by Forivor on May 10th, and a conversation with the ever-chic ladies behind Salvesen Graham on June 3rd.

 

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Perfectly timed to coincide with the Chelsea Flower Show, this pop-up promises to be a love letter to the art of gracious living and an unmissable destination for lovers of beauty, entertaining, and all things charming.

 

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More information on the pop-up, Sky McAlphine, and Tavola, can be found here. Hope to see you there!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Step Inside a Tuckernuck Co-Founder’s Fashion-Forward Georgetown Townhouse written by Margaret Zainey Roux for Frederic.

24 Things Designers Always Invest in for Their Own Homes written by Rebecca Norris for Veranda.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at this spring’s Decorative Fair, Defining Elegance by Marshall Watson, and Bunny Williams Home. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

 

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The Decorative Fair Returns This Spring

The Decorative Fair returns this spring and it is as irresistible as ever. A favorite among designers, collectors, and anyone with a weakness for beautiful old things, the fair features over 130 dealers offering treasures from the 1700s to the 1970s. Whether you’re after a serious statement piece or a whimsical oddity, you’ll likely leave with something you didn’t know you needed.

With the Spring fair comes fresh air, renewed inspiration, and a focus on the outdoors. Garden statuary, urns, and outdoor furnishings take center stage this fair, just in time for a little patio primping.

This season, The House Directory LIVE returns to the mezzanine with a beautifully curated selection of artisans, makers, and design houses. From bespoke lighting to hand-blocked textiles and specialist finishes, it’s a treasure trove of inspiration for any decorator or design devotee. Daily talks and demonstrations offer an inside look at the craft behind the craft, perfect for those who appreciate the details that make a house a home.

 

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And of course, the fair itself is a masterclass in layering styles, periods, and provenance. Whether you’re sourcing for yourself, a client, or simply dreaming up your next scheme, it’s a chance to see how the past continues to shape the most stylish interiors of today.

This spring’s fair will also be graced with drawings by architect George Saumarez Smith, who generously shared selections from his Sketchbooks. A director at ADAM Architecture, George’s classical work spans grand country houses to urban design. His elegant sketches give the fair an added layer of refinement, not that it needed help in the charm department.

Located within London’s Battersea Park, tickets can be purchased here.

Defining Elegance by Marshall Watson

Marshall Watson has long been a master of quiet luxury. With his signature blend of European refinement and American warmth, his interiors exude grace.

In his much-anticipated second book, Defining Elegance, Watson unveils a fresh portfolio of work that spans coastlines and continents, from a breezy Connecticut seaside escape to a reimagined barn in Napa. What remains consistent across every project is Watson’s architectural fluency and reverence for place. His designs are never overwrought, always rooted in history yet perfectly suited for modern life.

Watson’s hallmark is a kind of gracious harmony. Proportions are poised, palettes whisper rather than shout, and materials echo gently from room to room. The result is an enduring calm, a lightness of being that feels as though it has always belonged.

In a delightful twist, the designer also opens the doors to his own homes for the first time: a layered Manhattan apartment and a luminous East Hampton retreat, complete with gardens of his own design. These chapters feel like a quiet conversation with a dear friend who just happens to be an expert in achieving beauty by way of balance.

Beautifully photographed and filled with Watson’s thoughtful reflections, this volume is a treasure for any design library.

Published by Rizzoli, Defining Elegance is available for purchase here!

Bunny Williams Home

Bunny Williams needs no introduction. She’s the reigning queen of interiors, with a career that has defined American design for over fifty years. Her signature style is as timeless as ever, and she shows no signs of slowing down.

This spring, Bunny brings her signature flair to a new collection for Bunny Williams Home, featuring fresh additions in furniture, lighting, accessories, and wall décor. Expect plenty of natural textures like cane and cerused oak, all wrapped up in a look that feels both classic and current.

The collection is on view at the Bunny Williams Home showroom in New York, located at 306 East 61st Street on the fifth floor. The full collection can also be viewed here.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Markham Roberts Lays Out His Rules for Rehabbing Old Houses written by Markham Roberts for Veranda.

Tiffany & Co. Makes a Dazzling Entry in Milan written by Ryan Waddoups for Galerie Magazine.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at WOW!house 2025, the Collection of Philip Astley-Jones, and Easter Treasures. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

London Design Week: WOW!house 2025

Brace yourselves, design lovers! Kicking off London Design Week 2025, WOW!house is back and this year promises to be more jaw-dropping than ever. Tucked inside the Design Avenue at London’s Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, this immersive, full-scale showhouse is the stuff design dreams are made of. Think 600 square meters of pure inspiration, with 22 fully decorated rooms and outdoor spaces, each brought to life by top-tier designers, iconic brands, and masterful suppliers.

 

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Since its debut in 2022, WOW!house has become the must-see event of the summer design season. A spellbinding showcase where creativity runs wild and every inch is Instagram-worthy (but also beautifully livable). Each room feels like a portal into another world, thoughtfully conceived and exquisitely executed, whether it’s the coziest sitting room or the most transportive garden terrace.

Each year Wow!house has raised the bar with new additions like the Legend Room and a swoon-worthy Terrace. This year’s edition is poised to take it even further. It’s not just about the interiors. It’s a celebration of collaboration, philanthropy, and the sheer joy of design.

 

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At The Glam Pad, we’ve walked through our fair share of showhouses, but WOW!house always lives up to its name. We can’t wait to see what magic 2025 brings, and trust us, you’ll want to be there to experience it for yourself. Wow!house opens to the public June 3rd. Tickets can be purchased here!

The Collection of Philip Astley-Jones

On April 9th, Dreweatts in London offered a dazzling glimpse into a life devoted to beauty, rarity, and the art of collecting. The auction featured the personal collection of the late Philip Astley-Jones, a legendary figure in the antiques world whose discerning eye and elegant taste shaped decades of decorative arts dealing. Most recently housed in The Old Rectory in Aston le Walls, the country home he shared with his partner, jeweler Johnnie Lloyd Morgan, the collection is a treasure trove of fine art, furniture, and objets d’art. Each piece reflects Astley-Jones’s deep curiosity and his gift for spotting the extraordinary. We are absolutely loving the selection, each item a testament to a refined sensibility and a life immersed in the decorative arts.

Philip Astley-Jones began his career in 1965 under the mentorship of the great Roger Warner, who famously taught him “to look, to see.” That training stayed with him throughout an incredible international career that took him from opening his own business to heading Sotheby’s furniture department in Los Angeles, and later to positions in Amsterdam, Paris, and Monte Carlo. Back in the UK, he spent nearly twenty years at Hatfields Restoration, working alongside Philip Hewat-Jaboor. Though he eventually retired, Philip Astley-Jones never truly stopped collecting. As Lloyd Morgan shared, he continued to buy and sell “very quietly” while remaining joyfully prolific.

This auction was a celebration of a life lived in pursuit of beauty and craftsmanship, and we can’t get enough. Take a peek at some of our favorites from the sale!

Easter Treasures

Easter is just around the corner, and we’ve been excitedly gathering the loveliest finds to help you celebrate in style. From sweet little treasures to tuck into baskets, to beautiful tableware and whimsical décor perfect for brunch and beyond, we’re rounding up all the charming details that make this springtime holiday feel extra special. Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or simply adding a touch of seasonal joy to your home, we’ve got you covered!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

The Most Fascinating Finds at the 65th New York International Antiquarian Book Fair written by Osman Can Yerebakan for Galerie Magazine.

Six Things I Learned From Aerin Lauder About Flowers written by Jill Simpson for Frederic.

This Greek Revival Manse in Nashville Does Blue and Green Right written by Katherine Owen for Veranda.

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Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at a recap of Round Top, Flower Couture by Cordelia De Castellane, and the Lake Forest Showhouse and Gardens. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Round Top Recap with Society Social

Twice a year, the tiny Texas town of Round Top, home to just 90 residents on a typical day, transforms into an antiques mecca, swelling to a few hundred thousand as collectors, designers, and treasure hunters descend for the Round Top Antiques Festival.

Stretching over 11 miles along Texas State Highway 237, this legendary event is the largest antiques show in the country, and the first of 2025 wrapped up in spectacular fashion. To mark the occasion, Society Social and photographer Nick Mele brought their signature flair to Round Top, hosting an evening of dinner, drinks, and a Texas-sized dose of extravagance.

The duo has also teamed up to create Nick Mele x Society Social Pause Life, Play Games, a game room furniture collection that’s as stylish as it is fun. Launched in January, the whimsical lineup features eight nostalgic designs, all available in customizable upholstery and finishes—because, let’s be honest, playing in style is half the fun!

The celebration unfolded in the effortlessly cool surroundings of Rancho Pillow, where industry tastemakers, friends, and members of the chic set gathered for a night to remember. With its signature mix of Southern hospitality and high design, Round Top once again proved that when it comes to antiques and a good party, everything really is bigger in Texas. Click here for additional information on The Round Top Antiques Fair and to purchase tickets for upcoming events.

Flower Couture by Cordelia De Castellane

French tastemaker and artistic director for Dior Maison and Baby Dior, Cordelia de Castellane, is back with another dose of effortless Parisian charm. This time she is turning her attention from interiors to the great outdoors. In Flower Couture: From My Garden to My House, she invites readers into the lush, flower-filled world of her private country retreat, proving that a garden isn’t just a place to admire but an endless muse for entertaining, decorating, and infusing daily life with beauty.

A follow-up to her beloved Life in a French Country House, this book takes us through the seasons in her garden, each chapter dedicated to the vibrant hues of her favorite blooms. Cordelia shares her signature approach to floral arrangements, table settings, and the art of hosting, all with that unmistakable je ne sais quoi of French living. From spring’s delicate pastels to the deep, moody tones of autumn, every page is a masterclass in making nature the star of your gatherings.

Beyond its dreamy visuals, Flower Couture is filled with practical tips. From how to compose the perfect bouquet to  arranging an al fresco dinner worthy of a Dior campaign, she truly shows how to embrace the French philosophy of joie de vivre, one impeccably placed flower at a time. Readers will be inspired to bring a little of Cordelia refined-yet-relaxed aesthetic into their own homes, whether they have sprawling grounds or a simple windowsill herb garden.

Published by Rizzoli with photography by Billal Taright, whose lens captures the romance of Cordelia’s world with cinematic flair, this book is a must-have for design lovers, aspiring floral stylists, and anyone who believes that the best moments in life are set against a backdrop of nature’s finest.

Lake Forest Showhouse and Gardens

The 2025 Infant Welfare Society Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens is shaping up to be a must-see. This year’s setting is a breathtaking 1895 Georgian-style estate by Henry Ives Cobb, complete with 30 grand rooms, English walled gardens, and all the architectural splendor we adore. In 1935 the home was given a refresh by famed architect David Adler. He added a pool, pool house, tennis court, and warming hut, adding to the splendor of this incredible home.

Now, more than 45 top interior designers and landscape artists will work their magic on the 15,000-square-foot mansion and its 3.5 acres, marking the 20th edition of this beloved event. And as if that weren’t enough, Mary McDonald, award-winning interior designer, Million Dollar Decorators alum, and all-around style icon will serve as Honorary Chair. She’ll sit down with Dara Caponigro, Chief Creative Officer of Schumacher, for a conversation on design, inspiration, and the art of living beautifully.

Guests will get to tour the Showhouse, enjoy a light lunch from SPACE 519’s The Lunchroom, and take home an advance copy of Glorious Gardens: Private Edens of the World’s Leading Interior Designers. If you love great design (or just a peek inside a truly spectacular home), consider this your invitation! The showhouse will be open April 26th through May 25th. Tickets can be purchased here! 

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Tour Rosanna Bossom’s Cozy, Personality-Filled London Home written by Fiona McCarthy for Frederic.

These Are the 40 Most Beautiful Gardens in the World written by Sarah Dimarco for Veranda.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie